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[[File:Bryngolau-populace2.jpg|thumb|291x291px|A group photo of the populace of the Shire of Bryngolau in approximately 2014.]] | |||
The '''Shire of Bryngolau''' is a local branch of the [[Society for Creative Anachronism]] (SCA), located within the [[Kingdom of the Outlands]]. | |||
== History == | |||
The group traces its origins to AS XLVI (2012 CE), during the reign of King Kynan III and Queen Gilliana of the Outlands. Situated between the [[Barony of al-Barran]] and the [[Shire of Fontaine dans Sable|Barony of Fontaine dans Sable]], Bryngolau was founded in the mountains of northern New Mexico near Los Alamos. | |||
On 9 February, AS XLVII (2013 CE), during the reign of King Garick and Queen Yasamin, Bryngolau was officially granted its charter and recognized as a full shire. | |||
== Identity == | |||
The name ''Bryngolau'' is Welsh for "Shining Hill" or "Hill of Light." It is pronounced "Bryn Goli," with the final ''i'' sounding like the ''i'' in "bike." | |||
The populace of Bryngolau have been noted for: | |||
* Good humor and hospitality | |||
* Dedication to the arts and sciences | |||
* Participation in martial activities | |||
* Hard work and determination | |||
* Honor and courtesy within the Kingdom of the Outlands | |||
== Present Day == | |||
In recent years, the Shire of Bryngolau has been less active. | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Kingdom of the Outlands]] | |||
== External links == | |||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140724215713/http://www.bryngolau.org/ Archived official website (2014)] | |||
[[Category: Shire]] | [[Category: Shire]] | ||
[[Category: New Mexico]] | [[Category: New Mexico]] | ||
[[Category:Incomplete]] | |||
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| Founded: | A.S. XLVI |
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| Los Alamos, New Mexico | |
The Shire of Bryngolau is a local branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), located within the Kingdom of the Outlands.
History
The group traces its origins to AS XLVI (2012 CE), during the reign of King Kynan III and Queen Gilliana of the Outlands. Situated between the Barony of al-Barran and the Barony of Fontaine dans Sable, Bryngolau was founded in the mountains of northern New Mexico near Los Alamos.
On 9 February, AS XLVII (2013 CE), during the reign of King Garick and Queen Yasamin, Bryngolau was officially granted its charter and recognized as a full shire.
Identity
The name Bryngolau is Welsh for "Shining Hill" or "Hill of Light." It is pronounced "Bryn Goli," with the final i sounding like the i in "bike."
The populace of Bryngolau have been noted for:
- Good humor and hospitality
- Dedication to the arts and sciences
- Participation in martial activities
- Hard work and determination
- Honor and courtesy within the Kingdom of the Outlands
Present Day
In recent years, the Shire of Bryngolau has been less active.